Students taking online courses are required to have reliable access to a computer and the Internet as well as a mastery of basic computer skills.

Taking an online class requires, among other things, that students be independent learners capable of meeting established deadlines. To learn more about the characteristics of successful online learners, click here.

If you have any questions about individual courses contact the instructor for that course.

Unless otherwise stated by the instructor for your online course, you will have access to your course content beginning the first day of the term.

Blackboard Learn 9.1

All online courses are administered through Blackboard Learn 9.1, which is a fully integrated, web-based virtual course environment, which is available to all students at Fairmont State. To access an online course,